Qibla Direction in Colombo
Sri Lanka · 4,587 km to Makkah
294.8°
west-northwest (WNW) from true north
The Qibla direction from Colombo, Sri Lanka is 294.8° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). Makkah is 4,587 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Colombo?
294.8° clockwise from true north, i.e. west-northwest.
How far is Colombo from Makkah?
About 4,587 km (2,850 miles) along a great circle.
How do I use this bearing with a compass?
Hold the compass flat, turn until the needle points north, then face the bearing shown. Phone compasses can be affected by metal and magnets nearby, so calibrate first.
Great-circle bearing to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) from 6.9355°, 79.8487°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.